LLVM Compiler Development Engineer

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NXP is known for advanced automotive and industrial systems-on-chip technology, with a focus on safety and security. NXP is looking for an experienced LLVM compiler engineer to help lead development of compiler tools for RISC-V based cores. The popular LLVM open-source toolchain is the core of new compiler development at NXP and will be the base compiler serving a family of microcontroller and microprocessor cores in the years to come.

As a LLVM Compiler Development Engineer at NXP, you will work with a worldwide team of compiler experts tasked with bringing NXP specific features and optimizations to the LLVM toolchain. You will work with internal design teams on core specifications and programming models. You will work together with tool safety experts to ensure NXP compiler tools are suitable for use in safety conscious development environments. Your involvement in compiler development will span from design to deployment of compiler releases following NXP’s software processes to ensure the highest quality software deliverables to both internal and external customers.

Your responsibilities

• Design the features and define the deliverables related to compiler tools for RISC-V based CPU cores
• Work in a technical leadership role in LLVM compiler development, working with core architecture design teams as well as internal NXP compiler tools consumers.
• Work together with a worldwide development team to drive the design, development, and deployment cycle for NXP specific compiler features in the LLVM compiler framework
• Collaborate with testing and safety teams to ensure that NXP compiler tools meet stringent safety standards as defined by ISO26262
• Work with the NXP software quality teams  to enact practices to ensure the highest levels of software quality are maintained
• Participate in the LLVM open-source community

Your team

Your team will consist of a worldwide team located in Austin, Texas. The teams will span several worldwide sites including Bangalore, India; Bucharest, Romania; and Hanoi, Vietnam. The position is based in NXP’s facilities in Austin, Texas.  In this role, you will report to John Russo, NXP Compiler Development manager, who is based in Austin, Texas.

Your profile

To be successful in this role you have:

• An undergraduate university degree in computer science or computer engineering or related field
• 5 years of experience or more in developing compiler optimizations or compiler target backends
• Experience in the LLVM compiler tools framework
• A breadth of knowledge in compiler tools development, including linker, assembler, and standard library development experience
• Experience in compiler development for embedded systems
• Strong knowledge of computer architecture

Furthermore, you are:

• Analytical and have a problem-solving mindset
• A good communicator and able to work with a diverse group of people
• Self-directed and able to work independently, but also act as a mentor to members of the team in compiler development

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What can you expect

Contract: This is a fulltime position with a permanent contract

Compensation: Besides a good salary, you will be eligible for our bonus plan and receive lunch vouchers, a number of vacation days based on seniority and the possibility to buy company shares with a 15% discount. We also have flexible work hours and a work from home policy.

Development opportunities: We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills.

Our office: We are based in one of the high tech hubs in Bucharest with easy access to public transport and restaurants and parks close by. We have many relaxation areas on-site, including a little library where you can borrow books, sofas to relax in a quiet place and a cafeteria and restaurant in our common area.

Hiring process: Applying only takes a minute! Fill in the online application and share your CV with us. After a positive screening based on your CV you will have an initial phone or video conversation with our Talent Acquisition Consultant followed by several business interviews. Here are some useful tips to help you prepare.

And more: Life at NXP is more than work alone. We like to start our day with a free coffee and chat with a colleague and on Thursdays we have fresh fruits for all employees. Join us at one of the many social activities that are organized by and for employees such as our Christmas parties, our employee children’s party and food fairs. Or help us give back to society by donating blood or collecting clothes and food for children in need.

What’s next

If you’re excited about this opportunity, we kindly invite you to apply!

If you have any questions, we are happy to answer them. Please contact Maria Bertesteanu, East Europe Talent Acquisition Specialist on [email protected]

Please note: The successful candidate may/will be responsible for security related tasks. The assignment may/will be in scope of security certifications, therefore a conscious and reliable way of working is necessary.

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